Big Bend is one of the most remote areas of the lower 48 states. Because of this, it can be hard to visit, unless you have a good idea of how to get here and how to get around once you are here. Traveling to the Big Bend can be part of your adventure, but that excitement soon fades if you haven't planned your route well.

Most who visit Big Bend drive a personal vehicle. Public transportation is available, but not always most convenienent.  From most cities of origin, there is a fastest way to get to the National Park Area, as well as alternate routes that  sometimes offer more scenery and less stress than the relentless pace of  US 90 and Interstates 10 and 20.

Flying commercially will only get you part of the way to Big Bend. However, flying in and renting a car is a convenient and enjoyable way to see Big Bend and the West Texas Mountains.

West Texas grew up around the train, and the train still delivers visitors to Big Bend. The schedules are not the most convenient, but the vacation begins as soon as you take a seat in the city of origin.

The Big Bend is one of the best places in Texas, maybe the world, to ride a motorcycle. There are hundreds of miles of scenic paved highways with mountains and curves galore

Bus service to Big Bend via Alpine is available